Chemical dependency is a maladaptive pattern of substance abuse (i.e., alcohol; prescriptive or street drugs) that negatively affects an individual cognitively, behaviorally, and/or physically. The individual continues abuse of the chemical, despite adverse life problems.
1. Physical addiction to a drug or substance, such as alcohol or heroine, that results in biological changes (including withdrawl) if discontinued suddenly. 2. Any condition resulting from dependency on or abuse of a psychoactive substance as described in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition-Revised, (DSM-IV-R), or subsequent revisions, published by the American Psychiatric Association.
A physical and psychological habituation to a mood- or mind-altering drug, such as alcohol or cocaine. Reference: A2
A physical and psychological habituation to a mind-mood altering substance such as alcohol or drugs.
The addiction to alcohol or any mood altering substances. Referenced by 670.500 - Chemical Dependency Treatment Services 670.655 - Special Drug Offender Sentencing Alternative
Chemical dependency is a generic term relating to psychological or physical dependence, or both, on one or more psychoactive substances.
